Rosalie Jean Stewart
Aug 21, 2018
Rosalie Jean Stewart, 76, of Hutchinson, died August 21, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born March 29, 1942, in Utica, the daughter of Bernerd L. and Stella L. (Donovan) Sculley. Jean graduated from Beeler High School and Sidney's Beauty School. She worked for many years in building maintenance for Hutchinson Recreation Commission and then as a...
Nina Lee Reber
Aug 19, 2018
Nina Lee Reber, 85, of South Hutchinson, died August 19, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. Nina Lee is survived by: her husband of 63 years, John; children, Michael (Vonnie), Shari Haarer (Phil), Kathy Smith (Jeff); siblings, Mary Ellen Diener (Herman) and David Beachy (Maggie); seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her mother, Susie...
Jack Duane Emel, Jr.
Aug 16, 2018
Jack Duane Emel, Jr., 71, of Hutchinson, died August 16, 2018, at the Kansas Soldiers' Home, Fort Dodge. He was born September 30, 1946, in Hastings, NE, the son of Jack D. and Dori (Adams) Emel, Sr. Jack graduated from Wichita North High School in 1965 and attended Wichita State University for two years before being drafted into the United...
William D. "Bill" Munson
Aug 15, 2018
William D. 'Bill' Munson, 81, of Hutchinson, died August 15, 2018, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born August 14, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Edward D. and Lydia (Panning) Munson. Bill graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955 and attended Oklahoma University for one year. He was a member of the Naval Reserves and retired from the Air National...
Vernabelle Louise Sperling
Aug 14, 2018
Vernabelle Louise Sperling, 100, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born January 22, 1918, in Roxbury, to Willard and Edith (Lily) Blessing. She graduated from Inman High School and Grace Hospital School of Nursing as a RN. Vernabelle was a Registed Nurse for Hutchinson Hospital, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Grace Hospital and Colorado...
Lowell Everett Smith, Jr.
Aug 14, 2018
Lowell Everett Smith, Jr., 91, died August 14, 2018, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born March 28, 1927, in Norcatur, the son of Lowell E. and Lois E. (Malone) Smith, Sr. Lowell graduated from Ottawa High School in 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. Lowell graduated from the University of Kansas...
Robert "Bob" Lee Vincent
Aug 12, 2018
Robert 'Bob' Lee Vincent, 76, of Hutchinson, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 12, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born June 3, 1942, in Wichita, the son of Lloyd L. and Waneta (Chiles) Vincent. Bob spent his childhood in Abbyville, KS, later moving to Hutchinson, where he lived until moving to Omaha, Nebraska in 2013. He...
Roger "Huggie Bear" Frischenmeyer
Aug 11, 2018
Roger 'Huggie Bear' Frischenmeyer, 52, died Saturday, August 11, 2018, at his  home in Hutchinson. He was born August 24, 1965, in Hutchinson, to Beverly Joyce Cunningham (Morgan).
Roger graduated from Buhler High School in 1984 and received his Associates Degree from Hutchinson Community College in 2003. He enjoyed being a mentor. Roger started as an Independent...
Dixie K. Heinrich
Aug 10, 2018
Dixie K. Heinrich, 80, of Hutchinson, died August 10, 2018, at Diversicare of Sedgwick. She was born October 1, 1937, in Oakley, Kansas, to Harley and Margaret Irene (Eads) Fulton. Dixie graduated from Oakley High School in 1955 and cosmetology school in 1956. She was a homemaker and co-owner of the family business, Midwest Sewing Center, Wichita. Dixie enjoyed collecting...
Gertrude C. "Gerti" Rotticci
Aug 9, 2018
Gertrude Catherine 'Gerti' Rotticci, 86, of Hutchinson, died August 9, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living, Hutchinson. She was born January 9, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph and Helen (Habiger) Keiser. Gertrude graduated from Judge Memorial High School in Salt Lake City, UT in 1950. She moved to Hutchinson on October 16, 2017, due to the Santa Rosa...
Daniel Seymour Welchons
Aug 8, 2018
Daniel Seymour Welchons, 81, of Hutchinson, left August 8, 2018, to go where it is bright and happy and loving. He was born in Independence, KS, but grew up in Hutchinson. He was the son of Daniel Albert Welchons and Jane Seymour Welchons, deceased. Dan has a sister, Jane Welchons Twibell of Tucson, Arizona. Dan graduated from Hutchinson High School...
Larry D. Gardner
Aug 6, 2018
Larry D. Gardner, 68, died August 6, 2018. He was born July 27, 1950, in Hutchinson, the son of John B. and Leona I. (Reinke) Gardner. Larry graduated from Fairfield High School in 1968, Hutchinson Community College in 1970, and Fort Hays State University in 1972, where he majored in math. He was also on the tennis teams at...
Fred Alonzo, Sr.
Aug 6, 2018
Fred Alonzo Sr., 93, of Hutchinson, died August 6, 2018, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born January 21, 1925, in Hutchinson, the son of Dario and Teofila (Castor) Alonzo. Fred was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church for over 40 years, and United States Army World War II veteran, serving in several major campaigns in Europe. He...
Kenneth Dean "Ken" Mendenhall
Aug 5, 2018
Kenneth Dean 'Ken' Mendenhall, 92, formerly of Hutchinson, died August 5, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado. Ken was born January 4, 1926, on his family farm near Paola, KS, where he grew up, to June and Lois Irene (Stephens) Mendenhall. Ken graduated from Paola High School in 1944. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army...
Jason C. Pennington
Aug 4, 2018
Jason C. Pennington, 38, of South Hutchinson, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2018, at his home. He was born April 12, 1980. Jason married his one true love, Holly (O'Hara) Pennington on September 14, 2000. On March 28, 2012, they celebrated the birth of their twin daughters, Joley and Jordyn. He is also survived by: his father; two sisters;...
Steven A. Stofer
Aug 4, 2018
Steven A. Stofer, 71, died August 4, 2018, in Burlington, KS. He was born April 29, 1947, in Hutchinson, the son of Norman and Idanel (Williams) Stofer. Steve was a 1965 graduate of Buhler High School and attended Hutchinson Community College. He worked for the Alaska Fish & Game Department and was a wine salesman for AB Sales of Wichita....
Jimmie E. "Jim" Sorensen
Aug 4, 2018
Jimmie E. 'Jim' Sorensen, 57, died August 4, 2018, after a courageous five-year battle with brain cancer. He was born June 26, 1961, in Hutchinson, the son of Jimmie Harold and Evarean 'Eve' (McGee) Sorensen. He was a 1979 graduate of Buhler High School and 1981 graduate of Hutchinson Community College. Jim was a Westminster Township board member and belonged...
Leonard E. ‘Len’ Railsback
Aug 2, 2018
Leonard E. 'Len' Railsback, 91, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at his home. He was born April 16, 1927, in Lewis, Iowa, to Earnest Arthur and Mabel Marie (Bickett) Railsback. Leonard graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944, went to work for the Hutchinson News and then entered the United States Army, where he served in the European...
Chester William 'Bud' Marker
Aug 1, 2018
Chester William 'Bud' Marker, 82, of Hutchinson, died August 1, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living, Hutchinson. He was born, February 12, 1936, in Scott City, to John and Elva (Harper) Marker. He attended Scott City High School. Chester was a true cowboy, loving his horses and a huge fan of old time country music and western movies. He proudly served...
Glen R. Ruta
Jul 30, 2018
Glen R. Ruta, 55, of Hutchinson, died July 30, 2018, at his home from natural causes. He was born April 16, 1963, in Fulton, NY, to Adolf and Emma Jean (Warner) Ruta. Glen graduated from high school in Fulton and attended Auburn Community College. Upon completion of basic training in the United States Army, he served in the National Guard...
